Award

Data Cabling

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 09:45

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 09:00

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) engaged in a public procurement process for "Data Cabling" services, focusing on the installation of CAT6 data cabling, repair works, and occasional electrical tasks across several UK locations, including Manchester, London, Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. Situated under the sub-central government classification, the GMC requires these services for its offices' communication networks. The contract award was completed using an open procurement method, with Network Installation Services emerging as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028, with an option for renewal. Interested parties had to submit their enquiries by 14th May 2025, with bids closing on 28th May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the network infrastructure and installation sector. Companies focusing on data cabling, especially those with expertise in handling large-scale installations and repair services, are ideal participants. Engaging with this procurement allows for business growth, leveraging a robust contract from a reputable public authority like the GMC. It highlights the demand for technical expertise and reliability in installation services, paving the way for innovative solutions and expansion into multi-regional service provision in the UK. Businesses capable of matching the needs for ongoing maintenance and potential contract renewal will find this a promising platform for solidifying long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Data Cabling

Notice Description

The GMC have a requirement for a data cabling supplier that can install new Brand Rex (Leviton) CAT6 data cabling from patch panels in our in-house data centres to our main office floors, to repair damage to existing cables and occasional related, electrical works. We have an in-house data centre in our offices in Manchester at 3 Hardman St, 3 Hardman Square, St James' Building, and in our London office on 350 Euston Rd. We have much smaller comms rooms in our national offices located in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, each housing one cabinet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Chris park
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+441619236360

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK INSTALLATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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